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Hi all,

Sorry for cross-posting, but want to get the word out:

An Mplus course is being offered on structural equation and multilevel modeling with cross-sectional and panel/longitudinal data the week of Feb 13 – 17 at the University of Melbourne. Slides, annotated program code, datasets, and output will be provided to all participants. Catering will also be provided. Non-student fees will go towards funding research methods scholarship.

Course information is as follows:

This intensive week-long course will provide attendees with knowledge of many issues surrounding structural equation and multilevel modeling, including practical application in Mplus. Models incorporating both cross-sectional and longitudinal/panel data will be treated. Econometric methods for reducing endogeneity and heterogeneity in the form of models estimated with instrumental variables and longitudinal/panel data will be treated. Following completion of the course participants will be able to creatively use structural equation and multilevel models in a program of research with both cross-sectional and longitudinal/panel data. This will allow using existing data to test new theories and hypotheses. Researchers will also gain insight into research design to allow more creative and comprehensive theorizing and hypothesis testing. Slides, annotated program code, datasets, and output will be provided to all participants. Catering will also be provided. Non-student fees will go towards funding research methods scholarship.

Topics include:

DAY 1: Probability and Estimation, including regression, matrix algebra, and an introduction to Mplus

DAY 2: Path analysis, including model identification and fit, moderation & mediation, and instrumental variables

DAY 3: Structural equation models, including confirmatory factor analysis, multi-group models, and invariance tests

DAY 4: Multilevel models, including multilevel data, random intercepts, random slopes, and multilevel SEM

DAY 5: Longitudinal/Panel data, including static and dynamic models, and latent growth/change models

Fees are as follows:

Ph.D. students: $220 AUD

All other participants: $1100 AUD

The course website with additional information is here:

http://www.gsbe.unimelb.edu.au/courses/execedu/structural-equation-and-multilevel-modeling.html

Seating is limited. To register for the course use the following link:

http://ecommerce.fbe.unimelb.edu.au/product.asp?pID=23&cID=10&e=1

Look forward to seeing you there!

mike

Michael J. Zyphur, Ph.D.

Dept. of Management and Marketing

Business and Economics

University of Melbourne